Photography

Staff and Faculty Portraits

Professional portraits of faculty and staff are available through the University Relations Photography Department. These head-and-shoulder-type portraits are used for university-wide communications, media relations and publicity.

In August, the Offices of the Provost and University Relations sponsor free portraits for new faculty, distinguished and named professors, and key administrators. All other monthly portrait sessions are scheduled by appointment only and generally cost a small fee. Please call Joanie Grosdidier at (785) 864-3256 for more information.

We recommend business attire, with somewhat understated colors, textures, and patterns; please avoid wearing clothing with stark white or very dark tonal values.

The portrait studio is located in the Office of University Relations, Wesley Building, 1314 Jayhawk Blvd., KU Lawrence campus.


The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.